Evan Evans
The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
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1 hour
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Low
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Non-guided
The King's Gallery was built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The buildings were originally constructed in the 1840s with funds from the Duchess of Gordon but fell into disuse in the late 19th century. The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, shows changing exhibitions of works of art from the Royal Collection, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world.
The Sovereign holds the Royal Collection in trust for his successors and the nation. The King's Gallery in Edinburgh is located at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was built in the shell of a former church and school from the 19th century. The late Queen opened the gallery in its current form as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002.
- The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, shows changing exhibitions of works of art from the Royal Collection, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world. The Royal Collection is held in trust by the Sovereign for his successors and the nation.
The King's Gallery in Edinburgh is located at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was built in the shell of a former church and school of the 19th-century. The gallery was opened in its current form by the late Queen as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002.
- Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography (28 February - 7 September 2025)
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For centuries, portraiture has played a vital role in shaping the public’s perception of the Royal Family. This exhibition charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day, bringing together photographic prints, proofs and documents from the Royal Collection and the Royal Archives.
Discover works from the most celebrated royal photographers, from Cecil Beaton and Dorothy Wilding to Annie Leibovitz and Rankin. Explore some of the close relationships between royal sitters and photographers, seen most clearly through the lens of Antony Armstrong-Jones (later Lord Snowdon), who married Princess Margaret in 1960.
The exhibition sheds light on behind-the-scenes processes, from photographers’ handwritten annotations to correspondence with members of the Royal Family and their staff, revealing the stories behind some of the most celebrated photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.
This exhibition is taking place at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, formerly known as The Queen’s Gallery.
- Opening times
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The King's Gallery is currently closed and will reopen on 28 February 2025.
The King's Gallery is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except 24 May - 7 September 2025, when it is open daily.
Opening times
November to March: 09:30-16:30 (last admission 15:30)
April to October: 09:30-18:00 (last admission 17:00)
The King's Gallery is part of a working royal palace, so sometimes closures can happen at short notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Address: Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX
- Please bring a printed copy of your ticket
- Tickets are valid for entry on the date and time shown
- Recommended visit time: approximately 1 hour
- Your ticket includes a multimedia guide available in English. You may bring your own headphones to use with the multimedia guide
- Visitors and their belongings may be subject to security checks
- For safety reasons pushchairs cannot be taken inside and must be checked in at the entrance
- The King's Gallery was formerly known as The Queen's Gallery
- Images: Royal Collection Trust / © HM King Charles III 2025. Photographer: Giulia Sansone
Highlights
- Explore the historic Kings's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
- NEW EXHIBITION: Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians
- Multimedia guide is included with your entrance ticket
What's Included
Entry
Multimedia Guide
What's Excluded
Transportation
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